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37 minutes ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

Another day,  and no news.

Doubt Brown is coming to Melbourne, would have been confirmed by now.

Ridiculous logic. He's not staying at North and he hasn't nominated any new club yet. Maybe he's going to nominate for Elon Musk one way trip to Mars?

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    29 minutes ago, JTR said:

    Watch Geelong turn their attention to Brown now, now they can't get Cameron for free...  ?

    This logic implies Brown is a FA, which of course, he's not. I think the Cats will get Cameron regardless. They see a gun forward wanting to come to them, they get the deal done. Smith and Higgins will cost them nix. Why would a GF team with 3 late first rounders refuse to trade for a gun key forward that fills a need? Brown would be a compromise on what they could get. We don't have that luxury, unfortunately 

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    8 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    This is a strong possibility with reports that GWS are matching the Cats offer for Cameron. 

    That’s just so that GWS can get more in return for Cameron and they have said all along that if they aren’t happy with the compensation pick that’s what they would do. The geriatrics want cameron and will do a deal. 
     

    Their members expect him to be at the geriatrics next season given its been made public. Don’t stress. 

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    7 minutes ago, Pollyanna said:

    Ridiculous logic. He's not staying at North and he hasn't nominated any new club yet. Maybe he's going to nominate for Elon Musk one way trip to Mars?

    Yeah maybe.

    Or maybe there are other clubs besides Melbourne after him and in that case we will likely lose out.

    My logic is flawless.

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    4 minutes ago, DemonOX said:

    That’s just so that GWS can get more in return for Cameron and they have said all along that if they aren’t happy with the compensation pick that’s what they would do. The geriatrics want cameron and will do a deal. 
     

    Their members expect him to be at the geriatrics next season given its been made public. Don’t stress. 

    I understand the GWS side of the equation and it would have been negligent of them not to do this.

    I'm not sure Geelong want to have to give up what they're going to need to now to satisfy GWS.

    Brown will be a cheaper option for them in terms of what they have to give up.

    I'm not saying it will play out that way but it very well could and is the most likely stumbling block for us getting Brown now.

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    No matter what happens with GWS matching i guarantee you there is ZERO chance Geelong would back down from their commitment to Cameron.

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    2 minutes ago, Unleash Hell said:

    No matter what happens with GWS matching i guarantee you there is ZERO chance Geelong would back down from their commitment to Cameron.

    Probably not but at least they don't get him without having to pay GWS compensation out of their own pocket.

    This has been the biggest issue that many have with the Free Agency model that is benefitting clubs like Geelong.

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    Just now, Demonland said:

    Probably not but at least they don't get him without having to pay GWS compensation out of their own pocket.

    Agree.

    As much as i dislike the Cats you can't deny they are a well run organisation and will get the job done. 

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    36 minutes ago, Demonland said:

    I understand the GWS side of the equation and it would have been negligent of them not to do this.

    I'm not sure Geelong want to have to give up what they're going to need to now to satisfy GWS.

    Brown will be a cheaper option for them in terms of what they have to give up.

    I'm not saying it will play out that way but it very well could and is the most likely stumbling block for us getting Brown now.

    No need to worry this if from the article on the AFL site put up just now:

     

    “Cameron's agent Alex McDonald confirmed on Trade Radio this week that his client had no intentions of returning to the Giants and was set on a future with Geelong”. 
     

    Can u imagine the supporters backlash if he doesn’t get there. It would be more feral than usual. 

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    43 minutes ago, Moonshadow said:

    This logic implies Brown is a FA, which of course, he's not. I think the Cats will get Cameron regardless. They see a gun forward wanting to come to them, they get the deal done. Smith and Higgins will cost them nix. Why would a GF team with 3 late first rounders refuse to trade for a gun key forward that fills a need? Brown would be a compromise on what they could get. We don't have that luxury, unfortunately 

    Agree but the formula would have given them a mid level first rounder I assume.

    If trading with Geelong they must want a player as well

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    1 hour ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

    Yeah maybe.

    Or maybe there are other clubs besides Melbourne after him and in that case we will likely lose out.

    My logic is flawless.

    By your logic, he's not going anywhere because he hasn't announced it yet.

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    15 minutes ago, Demons1858 said:

    Pretty big offer by the cats and now matched by gws for a 24 goal forward. I don't think gws really want him at his asking price but the cats have committed to him and gws have called their bluff. Awesome 

    Wow, may need some popcorn for this one, ladies & Gents?

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    1 hour ago, Pickett2Jackson said:

    Yeah maybe.

    Or maybe there are other clubs besides Melbourne after him and in that case we will likely lose out.

    My logic is flawless.

    The Isaac Smith scenario has got into your head.

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    If we are going to trade out Pruess and the 2 Macs we will need to bring in a tall. Brown may as well be it.  He is good on the lead Our forward line is like a dogs breakfast no one except the opposition backs seem to know where ours mids are going to kick it.

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    4 hours ago, Demonland said:

    I understand the GWS side of the equation and it would have been negligent of them not to do this.

    I'm not sure Geelong want to have to give up what they're going to need to now to satisfy GWS.

    Brown will be a cheaper option for them in terms of what they have to give up.

    I'm not saying it will play out that way but it very well could and is the most likely stumbling block for us getting Brown now.

    Geelong have 3 first round picks don't they? Probably can work a trade for a player with one to a 3rd club.

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    3 hours ago, manny100 said:

    If we are going to trade out Pruess and the 2 Macs we will need to bring in a tall. Brown may as well be it.  He is good on the lead Our forward line is like a dogs breakfast no one except the opposition backs seem to know where ours mids are going to kick it.

    If we trade out TMac &  then BBrown gets snaffled by the Geelong $ 

    We are stuffed

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    There is literally no chance Cameron isn't at Geelong next year. 

    It's zero.

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    5 hours ago, Demonland said:

    I understand the GWS side of the equation and it would have been negligent of them not to do this.

    I'm not sure Geelong want to have to give up what they're going to need to now to satisfy GWS.

    Brown will be a cheaper option for them in terms of what they have to give up.

    I'm not saying it will play out that way but it very well could and is the most likely stumbling block for us getting Brown now.

    Why would Brown want to go to a club who views him as their second option when there are other clubs that view him as their first?

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    6 minutes ago, chookrat said:

    Why would Brown want to go to a club who views him as their second option when there are other clubs that view him as their first?

    better prospect of winning a flag

    and apparently the lifestyle is great

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    7 hours ago, Deemania since 56 said:

    In his very limited exposure under Goodwin this year, I saw Baker playing an expanding game and thoughtful form benchmarks that cast aside the 'ginger ninja' cacophony, replacing it with a concept of 'predator' for the ball, for space and for the opportunity to run with that ball to good effect. When our team realises this attribute, he's going to be a target in space, early and rampant. Don't ya reckon?  

    No.....delist

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